Red Velvet Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

April 23, 2013

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A stunning and delicious cake. Red velvet gets a bit of a spin with the addition of coconut to the cream cheese frosting.

CAKE:
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 Tbsp. red liquid food coloring
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk

FROSTING:
2 – 8oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp. coconut extract
8 cups powdered sugar
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut

CAKE: Preheat over to 350 degrees. Using a mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in food coloring and vanilla. In a...
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Nutritions

Calories
911

Sodium
228mg
9% DV

Fat
37g
58% DV

Protein
8g
17% DV

Carbs
144g
49% DV

Fiber
6g
25% DV